What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Digital Ventures Summer Analyst position at Starwood Capital Group?
Program Description:
Starwood Capital's Data Center Development Summer Analyst Program is a 9-week immersive experience designed to provide participants with hands-on exposure to the acquisitions, development, and asset management process in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We select a small group of highly motivated summer analysts with the objective of identifying top talent for our Full-Time Analyst Program. Summer analysts are given a high level of responsibility and a unique opportunity to work directly with senior management, joint venture partners, general contractors, engineers, utility providers, and municipalities across our data center portfolio. Summer Analysts will gain meaningful experience through live development projects, financial analysis, construction tracking, market research, and networking opportunities. In addition, summer analysts will participate in a series of specialized training sessions designed to strengthen technical, analytical, and professional skills while facilitating a smooth transition into the investment industry at Starwood or elsewhere. The program is mentorship-driven, enabling interns to build lasting relationships with professionals across the firm and supporting the long-term development of a successful career in real estate development and investing.
Responsibilities:
Summer analysts will focus on acquisitions, development, construction oversight, and asset management of data center investments. Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting active development projects including tracking budgets, schedules, and milestone deliverables
- Assisting with financial modeling for development pro formas, construction draws, and return analyses
- Conducting market research on data center demand fundamentals, power availability, and entitlement/zoning dynamics
- Preparing materials for internal investment committee presentations and lender/partner updates
- Coordinating with third-party consultants, engineers, contractors, and utility providers on project deliverables
- Assisting with asset management activities including tenant coordination, business plan execution, and exit strategy analysis
Qualifications:
Starwood Capital seeks to hire qualified candidates who have superior analytical, quantitative, and technical skills. Qualifications for successful candidates include:
- Strong academic records
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Good judgment and intellectual curiosity
- An unyielding work ethic and attention to detail
- A demonstrated interest in real estate, infrastructure, or development
- Familiarity with or interest in data center infrastructure, power systems, or technology real estate is a plus
- A willingness to take direction and the capacity to quickly learn and develop skills required to become an effective Analyst
- Being a team player who feels comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment that requires cross job function collaboration
- Must be a class of 2028 undergraduate student